Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Marin City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marin City, California is 21.2% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $302,918 in Marin City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marin City, California is more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Marin City
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Marin City, CA
Compared to Scottsdale, Marin City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher